Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care (Outpatient) - Optum AZ
About The Position
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care (Outpatient) to join our team in Tucson, AZ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Requirements
- Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain by start date
- National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
- Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
- Current BLS certification or ability to by start date
Nice To Haves
- Experience in providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
- Experience in outpatient Primary Care
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
- Proficient in Medicare Annual Wellness visits
- Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license
- Full-time position, four-day work week may be considered
- 36 patient contact hours each week
- 18-22 patients per day on average
- Utilize EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI notetaking
- Work with a dedicated MA team for rooming and support
- Leverage onsite lab and pharmacy resource support for medication refills
- Clinic hours are Monday – Friday, 7am to 5:30pm
- Out-of-state applicants encouraged to apply, relocation funds available
- New graduates are welcome to apply
Benefits
- Generous compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- STD/LTD
- UnitedHealth Group stock discounts
- Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off
- Company paid Professional liability insurance
- Excellent PTO package
- Generous retirement program with employer-funded contributions (401K)
- Starting bonus available
- Relocation funds available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
